You’ve done the work. Read the books. Tried the strategies. So why aren’t you healing?
This week, survivor and educator Ellen Tift reveals the hidden CPTSD symptoms quietly keeping you stuck—and why naming them might be the most powerful thing you can do.
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🔹 Ellen dives deep into the little-known difference between existential shame and existential humiliation—and why survivors often feel ashamed just for existing.
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THE BOOK
There’s a Word for That by Ellen Tift (Available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited)
More About Ellen Tift
Ellen Tift is a 30-year university educator and CPTSD survivor who turned her own healing journey into a comprehensive recovery resource. Her book breaks down the invisible symptoms of complex trauma into plain-English chapters—each with practical strategies and real-life scripts.
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